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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.57, 604.84 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.57, 604.84 and 257.27 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.57 : 604.84 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.57/604.84 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.57x = 604.84 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.57x = 155,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,605.79/403.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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